The Commentary Magazine Podcast Eugenics and the Manosphere Anti-Semites
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Apr 18, 2025 
Eli Lake, a contributing editor at Commentary Magazine and host of Breaking History, dives into provocative topics surrounding eugenics and anti-Semitism. He discusses the rise of 'consumer eugenics' and its ethical implications in today’s tech-driven world. The conversation highlights troubling intersections between eugenics and anti-Semitic ideologies within the manosphere, and how these beliefs shape contemporary societal attitudes. Lake also critiques the normalization of anti-Semitic rhetoric in political discourse, urging a deeper reflection on these pressing issues.
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Consumer Eugenics Ethical Warning
- The rise of consumer eugenics reflects Silicon Valley's commodification of childbearing.
- Companies offer genetic risk assessments to select 'perfect' embryos, echoing dark historical precedents.
Inequity and Pressure in Genetic Selection
- Genetic embryo selection benefits only wealthy people, not improving the overall gene pool.
- Pressure stigmatizes parents who choose to have children with certain genetic conditions like Down syndrome.
Misconceptions About Autism
- Autism diagnosis has increased dramatically, yet misconceptions about it persist.
- RFK Jr.'s speech wrongly painted autism as a total tragedy, ignoring many people's meaningful lives on the spectrum.